North Lauderdale, Broward County

HOOK'S FISH AND CHICKEN 2

8006 W MACNAB RD, North Lauderdale, FL 33068

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Oct 7, 2025
City
North Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 7, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24094531

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter dessert case, conch salad (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight exceeding 6 hours. Operator discarded.

14-69-4

Detail 24094532

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

Sep 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 24021609

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At front counter, no hand soap at designated hand wash sink.

14-69-4

Detail 24021607

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24021608

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed cabbage stored over ready to eat coleslaw and sauces. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

May 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02B-04-5

Detail 23749279

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. On menu, conch salad served raw not identified on menu as raw. Operator put mark on menu identifying raw ingredients. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23749277

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen reach in coolers soiled with food debris

14-69-4

Detail 23749278

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice build up on door and floor.

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

08A-14-5

Detail 23694985

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken stored above mac and cheese balls in reach in freezer. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23694989

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw conch in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23694987

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drive through, cole slaw (69F - Cold Holding). Manager voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23694982

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to frying station, fried wings (85F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator advised to hold items on time as a public health control for safety. Form sent to operator and discussed.

22-02-4

Detail 23694988

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris next to hand wash sink in kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 23694983

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in back of kitchen used to hold degreaser. Manager removed and stored appropriately.

40-06-5

Detail 23694986

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food preparation table across from drive through. POC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23694984

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed tomatoes stored with bread in walk-in cooler.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 22543865

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2023 less than 60 days.

08A-05-6

Detail 22543872

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and conch stored over slush mixes in walk-in cooler. Observed in flip top cooler lowboy raw hamburger patties over cooked black beans an cooked rice.. Operator placed raw hamburger on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22543864

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler in a container sitting on top of styrofoam cup. Per operator held less than two hours. Operator removed styrofoam cup so cheese in container correctly. Corrective Action Taken

05-05-4

Detail 22543869

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer on walk in cooler reads 50 F and filled with water. All products in walk-in the temperature are adequate. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22543873

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by fryer cleaner machine. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22543867

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container with Togo items stored in hand washing sink by prep table

03F-10-5

Detail 22543870

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

14-01-5

Detail 22543862

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups with no handle used to dispense seasoning.

23-24-4

Detail 22543868

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handle on two door reach in freezer opposite fry station. Observed food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on three door lowboy at fry station.

10-01-5

Detail 22543863

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with flour for shrimp. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22543871

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at three compartment sink in standing water.

42-01-4

Detail 22543866

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-04-5

Detail 22121312

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw chicken above case of bell,peppers and containers of raw conch above bag of carrots.

08A-05-6

Detail 22121305

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In fliptop lower cooler, package of raw hamburgers above container of rice and container of beans. Employee inverted items to properly separate. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-05-4

Detail 22121307

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer of walk in cooler full of water and reading 55F. All food temperatures inside adequate.

11-27-4

Detail 22121310

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Norovirus bulletin provided, Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22121313

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in front corner of kitchen blocked by fryer cleaner and boxes. Employee cleared access to sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22121304

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned cups of cole slaw in walk in cooler and containers of conch salad in front display missing date marks.

41-17-4

Detail 22121311

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in prey bottle by triple sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 22121309

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed water bottle on prep table beside griddle. Employee trashed bottle. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22121308

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottled water in floor in storage area.

21-10-4

Detail 22121306

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloths on prep table area next to griddle.

02D-01-5

Detail 22121303

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil by griddle not labeled.

Apr 24, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 23, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 21806731

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21806725

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over Cole slaw in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21806728

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shell eggs stored over raw shrimp and raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-27-4

Detail 21806723

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21806722

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand sink - restricted access due to shelving. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21806724

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

05-08-4

Detail 21806729

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21806727

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed scoop and holder and cleaned/sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21806726

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter. Operator posted during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21806730

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 21591738

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Time Extended

31B-03-4

Detail 21591741

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. (1) Observed at hand wash sink in corner of kitchen next to prep table. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Still observed. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 21591739

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front counter dessert cooler; banana pudding and conch salad made in house more than 24 hours ago not date marked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Still observed. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 21591740

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (1) Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. (2) Observed at hand wash sink in corner of kitchen next to prep table. (3) Observed at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Still observed. Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 21591742

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of unknown oil on cook line not properly labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Still observed. Time Extended

Sep 27, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 12

31A-11-4

Detail 21390582

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in hand wash sink in corner of kitchen, next to prep table. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 21390585

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad on the menu that is not identified as raw or undercooked. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21390578

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (1) Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towels. (2) Observed at hand wash sink in corner of kitchen next to prep table. Operator provided paper towels. (3) Observed at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21390580

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21390588

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. (1) Observed at hand wash sink in corner of kitchen next to prep table. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-02-5

Detail 21390586

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed conch salad on menu without a consumer advisory on menu or in establishment. Printed and provided copy of consumer advisory to operator. Operator posted advisory. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21390583

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front counter dessert cooler; banana pudding and conch salad made in house more than 24 hours ago not date marked. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21390587

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a open soda can and bottle of water on top of flip top reach in cooler in kitchen across from fryers. Operator removed beverage containers. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21390584

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. (1) Observed employee keys on boxes on Tatar sauce condiments in kitchen next to prep table. Operator removed keys. (2) Observed employee cell phone on prep table across from cook line. Operator removed keys. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21390589

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. (1) Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. (2) Observed at hand wash sink in corner of kitchen next to prep table. (3) Observed at hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 21390581

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed zip lock bags of frozen raw chicken being thawed in 3 compartment sink without running water. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21390579

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of unknown oil on cook line not properly labeled. Warning

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 20729225

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen prep station hand washing sink- observed empty squeezed bottles being stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed squeezed bottles. Corrected on site.

36-06-4

Detail 20729223

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen fry station- observed soiled cardboard on the floor. -walk in cooler- observed soiled cardboard on floor.

40-06-5

Detail 20729226

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen across from flat top grill- observed employee personal cup on top of counter counter cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 20729224

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Main kitchen fry station- observed cooks with no hair restraint

21-04-4

Detail 20729227

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen fry station prep table- observed wet wiping cloth being stored underneath container of water on prep table. Operator removed wet wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-31-4

Detail 20460462

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Main kitchen prep table at walk-in cooler-observed on rice cooker and can opener. - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-25: Time Extended

Aug 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

35A-02-6

Detail 20453973

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen prep table across from 3 compartment sink- observed 3 flies on the wall. Observed 1 fly on closed container of conch. No flies was touching food items. Operator removed flies. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20453974

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Front counter service line with display screens- observed bottle of windex being stored next top 2 ounce containers of Togo hot sauce. Operator removed windex. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20453970

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen front prep table- observed large container and stand blocking HWS. Operator removed container and stand so HWS can be accessible. Corrected On-Site

22-31-4

Detail 20453972

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Main kitchen prep table at walk-in cooler-observed on rice cooker and can opener.

23-24-4

Detail 20453968

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Main kitchen- observed at walk in cooler, reach in coolers.

36-06-4

Detail 20453976

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Main kitchen fry station- observed soiled cardboard on floor at fry station. Observed wet and soiled cardboard inside walk-in cooler on the floor.

40-06-5

Detail 20453975

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table at walk in cooler- observed employee personal basket and bags of personal items on prep table while employee prepping food.

13-03-4

Detail 20453969

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees putting hot sauce inside 2 ounce Togo containers without hair restraints. Observed employee at fry station frying chicken wings and prepping Togo orders with no hair restraint.

08B-38-4

Detail 20453978

Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen under 3 compartment sink-observed case of chicken stored on the floor. Operator removed case of chicken from the floor. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20453977

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen low boy reach in cooler- observed container with no handle being stored container of chicken gizzards. Operator removed container Observed large service spoon with handle touching cooked rice inside container. Operator removed spoon. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20453971

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Main kitchen fry station area- observed at low boy cooler.